Butcher & The Burger
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1021 W Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60614 b/t Sheffield Ave & Kenmore Ave
Lincoln Park, DePaul - Get Directions
- Phone number (773) 697-3735
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Business website butcherandtheburger.com
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“I ordered the cube steak burger on pretzel bun and fries and they were both top notch.” in 93 reviews
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“Perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned burger with a side of incredible fries and truffle mayo.” in 45 reviews
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“(Everything from grass fed beef to a turkey patty) Step 2: Choose your seasoning.” in 78 reviews
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- Valerie H.
- Chicago, IL
- 50 friends
- 85 reviews
- Elite ’15
7/3/2015
7 check-insAfter a few dine-in experiences and several carryouts, I can't say one negative thing about this place. (Ok, there is one super minor thing... I'll leave that for the end.)
Do you crave a juicy, freshly grilled burger piled high with your favorite toppings of choice, nestled between two freshly baked, lightly toasted bakery buns? Come here. Always friendly service. Burgers are grilled to order. Built to order. Always spot on.
They even let you choose the seasoning in your Patty. I always go for the umami spice blend, which includes fresh ginger, garlic and scallions. Uniquely delicious, goes well with the Sriracha mayo.
Butcher on site is their secret to such high quality patties. They offer a wide range of patty options, from grass fed beef to salmon to turkey and of course, the requisite veg-head offering. I've only tried their standard grass-fed beef options.
For a couple dollars extra, one certainly can't go wrong with the grass fed patty. But honestly, I think their standard beef is perfectly amazing --far above the standards of most other burger joints.
My only complaint is I wish the sautéed mushrooms were bigger pieces. I no longer order the mushroom topping (which is a crazy notion for this fungus fein) because I only get a bunch of tiny little mushroom pieces. The problem with these tiny mushroom pieces is you don't even know the mushrooms are there until they start falling off the burger as you eat it --at which point, they are not worth picking up to finger-eat because they are so minuscule.
That's my only complaint! Otherwise, Butcher and the Burger is poifect!-
Note the green flecks. These are the scallions from the umami spice blend of garlic, ginger and scallion.Note the green flecks. These are the scallions from the umami spice blend of garlic, ginger and scallion. -
Original beef with umami seasoning + lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, ketchup, siraracha mayo, original bun. $10.33 Nom!Original beef with umami seasoning + lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, ketchup, siraracha mayo, original bun. $10.33 Nom! -
Nighttime picnic. I asked for extra onion and they delivered!Nighttime picnic. I asked for extra onion and they delivered! - See all photos from Valerie H. for Butcher & The Burger
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- Pam D.
- Highland Park, IL
- 1 friend
- 72 reviews
7/27/2015
Sauntered into Chicago to visit my kids and wanted a quick, reasonably priced meal which would be better than average. My son who attends De Paul University suggested the Butcher & the Burger. Great choice! It's located just a few blocks from the campus and if you drive, there are plenty of parking spaces on the street, albeit paid parking.
We arrived mid-day on a Wednesday so, no wait. You order at the register, find a table and they bring you the food. They offer several burger choices: beef, bison, shrimp. You then add toppings to your burger, which can grow the size of the burger to gargantuan!
We decided to choose from the favorite menu. I ordered the Surf Burger which was a Shrimp Burger. It was all Shrimp, cooked just right and was offset with a spicy chipotle sauce. Very satisfying. The three of us shared a small fry, which was just the right amount.
FYI: Butcher & the Burger offer De Paul students a 10% discount :). -
- Christine H.
- Chicago, IL
- 151 friends
- 80 reviews
- Elite ’15
7/26/2015
1 check-inIt's the little things that sometimes breaks or makes a restaurant.
After reading rave reviews about this place, I decided to check out this burger place, and I was quite excited to try the burger. While I was a little confused with the gigantic menu, the cashier was really helpful and recommended the house blend.
The burger was fairly small and thin patty, but the house blend was quite delicious and seasoned well. Wish I had gotten more toppings as the lettuce and tomato and the mayo don't do the burger justice.
However the little things make me not want to go back to the restaurant. I did not ask for onions in my burger, and it was included. I had checked in on yelp and got a free beignet with a beignet purchase, and the beignet was not included.
On that note, the beignet was mediocre. A little too soft, almost soggy dough that's covered in powdered sugar. -
7/24/2015
It was around the time of Burger Fest, and I didn't want to venture out into the heat and crowd, so I decided to FINALLY check out this place that my friend had been raving about.
We went around 7:30pm and this place was packed! While waiting in line, I overheard a lot of frustrated customers who were waiting for their burger for over 25 mins, and I started getting worried, but luckily I wasn't that hungry. We ordered the burger featured in the James Beard's Better Burger Project and a large order of fries around 7:45pm. After hearing about the commotion earlier, I asked how long the wait would be and was told around 15 mins, so we decided to go for a walk around Lincoln Park. Once 15 mins elapsed so we headed back, but had to wait another 10-15 mins for our burger. FINALLY they called my name and it was time to eat.
When I went to cut the burger to share with my friend, the burger was not medium rare. It was raw! So raw that the table next to us said that it looked purple! I hardly ever send anything back to the kitchen, but this burger was barely edible. While waiting on the burger to be properly cooked, we munched on the fries, but it was beyond salty. I tasted more salt than potato and was pretty disappointing. After 5 or so mins, our burger returned to us but now it was not even medium rare, but cooked all the way through. Even though I didn't like how my burger was cooked, it did have a lot of flavor and depth to it. Not a fan of the fries at all though only because it was too thick for my taste and way too salty for any person to consume.
Overall, I think everyone there had the same mentality as me which was to hit up a burger place instead of the Burger Fest, so it was bad timing for me to check out this place. As a result, the kitchen couldn't keep up with the demand as their menu allows a lot of customization which gets time consuming. Don't get be wrong, the flavors were on point, but quality control in terms of cooking the meat to order is a big deal. Mine came out raw and then came out way too cooked for my taste. In the end, the atmosphere is chill. A good place to grab dinner with friends or with your family. The decor of the spice rack was neat and made the place homey. -
7/1/2015
1 check-inRosa J. usually makes herself at home with the "older" folks in the city. Blue-collar diners and working-class hotdog/burger joints are some of her best "foodie on foot" companions. However, Rosa J. was doing her P.Y.T and ending up in "Butcher & The Burger" in Lincoln Park, less than one (1)-block west from CTA Armitage Brown/Purple Line station.
We weren't familiar with how the menu worked, but the enthusiastic young man at the register explained the menu and gave us his recommendation (Chicago steakhouse spice). By the way, if you're a vegetarian or even a vegan, you won't feel left out and jealous of other chic carnivores consuming these juicy burger patties. Hubby ordered the lentil-brown rice burger, with lettuce, tomatoes, avocados, and grilled mushrooms. He also went with the wheat bun. He said it was one of the best veggie burgers he has had so far.
I also had one (1) bite of that lentil-brown rice burger. It didn't taste like a "secondary substitution" or a "compromise" because one chose not to have meat in his or her diet. In other words, I would be very happy to order this burger without a doubt!
On the other hand, I went with the grass-fed beef burger, with avocados, a fried egg, onions, pickles, and Dijon mustard. Although I forgot to request my fried egg to be made over-easy, it actually turned out just the way I liked it, for the "split bun" wouldn't be able to handle the runny egg as well as a "pretzel bun" would. The pattie was thick, so I believe that consuming one (1) hearty burger was enough for an average individual's appetite.
That Dijon mustard had a very strong kick. I personally didn't mind it and thought that was a nice touch. Nevertheless, if you often skip the wasabi at a sushi restaurant, I suggest that you stick with the regular mustard.
Their fries were also spot-on crunchy and deliciously salty. To be honest, some people might have minor complaints on the pricing because they were quite expensive ($32 and some change for our meal, including a Filbert's cream soda hubby added on). After we finished everything, hubby and I concluded that money we spent on our dinner this evening was worth every penny. I guess we just have to splurge a little on quality hand-crafted finger food every once in awhile! -
6/25/2015
1 check-inListed in Burger Bucket ListThis place makes fantastic burgers using premium quality ingredients and condiments that satisfy a variety of palates. First off, I love the interior decor that screams artesian and butcher! One can get overwhelmed with the daunting menu, but the staff are very helpful in giving recommendations based on what you are looking for. They also offer several gourmet burgers where you don't have to create a burger from scratch on your own.
I tried the American medium. It was amazing! Even though I'm not a pickle person, the pickles were delicious. The burger is big, but it was still manageable to hold with both hands without going to pieces. Hubby made his own and tried the Chicago Steakhouse spice which he really liked. We split a small side of fries, which was definitely more than enough for two people. Taking our servers recommendation, we ordered a side of the Black Truffle Aioli with Hubby's burger which we used as a dipping sauce for the fries (you will not regret it!). The fries were hot, fresh, thick, and crispy, just the way I like them. We both had the split top butter egg buns for our burgers, but next time I'm going to try the pretzel. The freshly squeezed lemonade was refreshing and just on the side of sweet that was perfect for summer. -
7/11/2015
1 check-inGod danggit! Mother Fudger! I'm pissed off. My Friday Night plans are ruined! For months I have heard only awesome things about this place, seen tastey pictures and I've had juicy dreams. Holding the trophy high in the air and yelling "we did it". Finally I made it. After a few recent burger dissapointments, this was going to be an awesome burger experience. I could taste a championship run. This place would give Au Cheval and Lockdown (My faves to date) a run for their money. Maybe not a championship ring but a conference title appearance would be a strong possibility.
The entrance was promising, a small place with a boutique feel. Step up to the counter and build - a- burger was the activity. The man at the counter walked me through it and wala my Grass-fed Burger on a pretzel bun with American Cheese, a fried egg, and some imported bacon was ordered. Oh, that Championship is getting closer, let me in the game coach. Ok that will $21.59?...Huh? $21.59? Ummm, ok let me call Uncle Phil in Beverly Hills to help me pay for this. So I sit my slowly widening behind on some of the few seats they have in there and hope coach puts me in the game. After about 8-10 mins my burger comes out seperated in two parts by a stick. Ok so I assemble this masterpiece of meat and take a furious bite. Chomp, Nom nom nom. "Houston we have a problem". I didn't like it. So a few more bites to confirm. I still don't like. This was an extremely over seasoned-burger (chicago steakhouse seasoning) that was just too salty and it was only exacerbated by the saltiness of the bacon. This was an unpleasant burger to eat and our season is now going down the tubes. No championship, no playoffs, no yelling we did it, just dreams being flushed down the toilet. Only a week left in the season and coach finally puts me in. Let's just say I wasn't feeling it.
In all seriousness I felt they were trying trying too hard to make their burger patties flavorful and delicious but got way too happy with their seasonings and they failed to properly integrate the seasonings into the meat. They completely destroyed the burger. No bun or even the runny fried egg was going to save it. This place was supposed to do some damage and compete for a championship, instead self-inflicted wounds led to their downfall. You have "Butcher" in the name of the place, you cant possibly screw up a burger. My Friday Night was ruined because of my utter dissapointment, so I must give a poor rating of two stars. "Next year will be the year"---Cubs fans -
- Nas A.
- Chicago, IL
- 13 friends
- 19 reviews
7/17/2015
1 check-inBurger+fries+diet coke for $18. A tiny place and unfriendly staff.
Do your self a favor go somewhere else. Nothing special about the burger.-
Do you want to spend you $18 here . I don't think so.Do you want to spend you $18 here . I don't think so.
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- Tiffany L.
- Chicago, IL
- 6 friends
- 39 reviews
- Elite ’15
7/14/2015
Solid burger, but I found the prices a bit high. I got the grass fed beef with umami spice topped with cheddar cheese as well as a side of cole slaw. I loved the extra touch of flavor the umami spice added to the burger, and the patty itself was very juicy and well done.
However, I found that a lot of toppings I generally took for free with burgers, such as grilled onions, were extra charges, which would have quickly added up, especially given the relatively steep price of the base burger.
Overall, a fantastic vibe with solid food, but prices were a little too steep for me to see myself coming again and again. -
7/12/2015
For a place with burger in the title, the namesake was underwhelming. Service and atmosphere was good, but the food didn't leave me wanting more any time soon.
I'm sure the meat quality is very high, but for $9 the house beef blend wasn't impressive tastewise and the patty itself was small (1/3 pound-ish). Skip the Chicago Steakhouse seasoning, I can't honestly say I know what this tastes like, or it is so subtle that anything else overpowers it. The bun, tomato and lettuce are all fresh and taste great. The BBQ sauce is very savory, better than ketchup on a burger. The small size fry is quite large (which is nice since it makes up for a small burger size), and is average, not bad but not amazing. They are thick, but not steak fries, best cut there is. They have outdoor seating, which felt great with the 80 F and sunny weather we had today. -
- Catherine P.
- Schaumburg, IL
- 297 friends
- 466 reviews
- Elite ’15
3/22/2015
1 check-inSunday Funday started with not setting the alarm clock. Followed by, cuddling with my puppy and hubby in bed until someone called me to get me motivated enough to shower. After a hot shower, drying my hair and learning that we are expecting more friggin snow today, I decided that we will not be grilling turkey burgers for lunch but instead going out for burgers.
Everyone that is anyone, knows that I do not eat fast food if I can avoid it so if I'm going to have a burger anywhere, it's going to be a real burger joint, farm to table dining establishment or straight-up steakhouse!!
My physical therapist and I were just talking last week about Kuma's corner and since he has never been, I started giving him shit about it. In return, he and I had a nice long discussion about other burger joints I need to try. Out comes my trusty Yelp app and 600+ reviews with 4 stars??? Yeah, Butcher and the Burger was bookmarked faster than that burger and fries hit me from Five Guys last year. No more Five Guys for this lady and if you're not hungover, I don't suggest it for you either!
Go to Butcher and the Burger and eat a burger the way it's intended to be eaten. Served on a mini-butcher's block (aka cutting board), held together with a wooden spear (ok, it's really just a skewer but either way...), made with fresh ingredients and right off the grill.
Build your own, pick something off the "Favorites Menu", try out Today's special or just get and large order of their fresh cut super delectable fries and a milkshake if you're a vegetarian. Trust me....no one will go hungry here.
There were so many options, I think the hub's was a little overwhelmed so he chose the All American burger from the Favorites menu which is made with the House Blend Prime Beef burger with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, ketchup and mustard on a split-top bun. You even get to pick your own spice blends here!!! The All American burger is made with the Simple Blend (salt & pepper) but you could change it up if you so choose. There are a variety of spice blend options (take a peek at my photos to see the choices!)
Since I'm a giant pain the ass, I built my own beautiful creation of a meal:
Grass Fed Prime Beef burger seasoned with both the Simple (salt & pepper) and Chicago Style Steakhouse blends, Benton's Bacon from Tennessee, Cheddar cheese, lettuce, pickles, ketchup and mustard on a Whole Wheat, super fresh bun!
We shared a large order of fries which was MORE than enough. A third or fourth person could have also been in on those with us!
I snagged a nice cold Mexican Coke for my hubs and a Cream Soda for myself. Both the perfect beverages to accompany our meals.
The restaurant: was SUPER clean. Even the bathrooms were impeccable.
The service: I'm 50/50...I dealt with 2 people so that make's it really true. There was a very nice young lady that was very welcoming, friendly, and most importantly, knowledgeable. I loved her. She knew the menu and was able to kinda walk us through their menu board. I had no problem just telling her upfront that we have never been here so her tips and instructions were very kind. She pointed out where we could grab our drinks and made sure to point out the "Today's Specials" sign on the display case.
The actual gentlemen that took our order could not have seemed less interested in being here today. I asked some questions and he mumbled something back at me. Kinda ruined my excitement about my burger. Luckily, the very kind young lady that we first met was the actual one that served our burgers to us and even checked back with us later to make sure we had everything we needed. Keep her BATB!!!! Her and the grass fed prime beef!
We'll be back....for sure! -
6/6/2015
1 check-inListed in Livin' that Foodie LifeYum! This was definitely a tasty burger! My friends and I stopped in here last Thursday for dinner and we were not disappointed! I ordered the house blend beef with the Chicago steakhouse spices on a whole wheat bun. I also got an order of the small fries (which were totally not small at all!). The burger was a little burnt, but it was still amazing. I think that speaks wonders about how tasty this food is. Normally I'm not a huge fan of customizable foods, because I never pick things that go well together, but this burger worked out really well. It was also massive and the fries are more than share-able.
Oh by the way, this place is also BYOB!! Binny's is down the street so definitely hit that place up before coming here!
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- Kelly N.
- NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA
- 15 friends
- 59 reviews
8/10/2015
1 check-inYummy! You build your own burger, so you always get exactly what you want! I got the turkey burger on wheat with the basics, and it was HUGE and delicious. I think next time I would get my burger lettuce wrapped so I can eat all my fries. Definitely going back!
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- Jennifer E.
- Chicago, IL
- 30 friends
- 146 reviews
- Elite ’15
6/7/2015
This review is for take-out only.
I came here to pick up dinner this last Friday around 9pm and this place was busy but not too busy that there was a wait. I went straight to the counter and I was there for 5 minutes til someone greeted me. Employees have just passed me by without acknowledging me.Finally, I pulled out my credit card to get noticed that I was there for a pickup. Service is where I took off the 1 star.
As far as food, it was an awesome burger. My hubby and I both got the house blend burger but I was more plain with just mozzarella and mushrooms and he got all the free fixins available lol.
The fries were great too. They tasted like fresh cut potatoes, not frozen.
I would give this place another try :) -
- Cristie F.
- Roselle, IL
- 399 friends
- 376 reviews
- Elite ’15
1/19/2015
1 check-inA+ on the grub...but it kind of stops there.
Butcher & The Burger is definitely at the top of my burger list. They serve up some meaty, juicy burgers customized to your liking. That's right. You pick the meat, the seasonings, the bun, the condiments and the toppings. As a girl who loathes any restaurant that has "no substitutions" on their menu, this was right up my alley. I went with a bison burger with umami seasoning, a lettuce "bun" (no carbs for this chick), bbq sauce, goat cheese, pickles, avocado and tomato. It was the best $16 burger I've ever had.
So where did B&B go wrong? Well, my burger had to be made 3 separate times. Yes, three. I can forgive the first time when half the toppings I ordered were missing. However, when the second time rolls around and I cut into the burger to find it bleeding over half the table and it's legit cold in the middle, I kind of get a bad taste in my mouth. You guys make burgers for a living right?! That's wasn't anywhere close to "medium". Either way, the guy was apologetic and they fixed the order (each time) promptly. That's okay, I'm a forgiver.
Anyhow, here's a few pointers and fun facts:
- They have every meat under the sun, in burger form. Yes, they have a veggie burger too!
- Most of their meat is grass fed which is a big A++ in my book.
- The restaurant is tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiny and it not suitable for a group more than 4. Unless you want to be "those" people who push all of their 6 tables together.
- BYOB!
- Although I didn't have one, the salads look amazing
- Grab a size of homemade pickles, chips, or fries. Hell, grab one of each. Yes, they're THAT good.
Overall, B&B had a couple of fumbles, but will I be back? In a heartbeat. I haven't had a burger that good in a long time. -
- Vanyen P.
- Lincolnwood, IL
- 7 friends
- 5 reviews
6/12/2015
I love this burger joint. I've been here about four times and I have never been disappointed. The first time I went, I made the mistake of not choosing a seasoning blend which made the beef bland. I have no idea why I assumed that salt and pepper would be already used, but it makes sense that it would be offered as an option rather than a requirement because with the salt and pepper plus a seasoning blend could make the burger too salty? Anyways, I ended up asking for the ghost pepper seasoning on the side and my gosh, it was amazing. I was happy none-the-less.
I always get the same burger: the local blend beef burger with the ghost pepper seasoning blend (caution: super hot and spicy, but it's so good!!), Swiss cheese, lettuce, fried egg, and avocado on a Whole Wheat bun.
The only downside with this venue is that it's pretty small. The first time I had went was a Saturday night and it was packed. Basically, no tables available and a long line nearly out the door. It's no biggie because my boyfriend and I now go during the afternoon when it's not too busy. Even with this downside, I'm always excited and happy to eat at Butcher and The Burger!-
Local blend beef burger with ghost pepper seasoning blend, Swiss cheese, lettuce, fried egg and avocado!Local blend beef burger with ghost pepper seasoning blend, Swiss cheese, lettuce, fried egg and avocado!
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5/4/2015
1 check-inAbsolutely loved this place! Admittedly the ordering process is a little confusing because there's so much to choose from (what patty do I want, what about spices, the type of bun, add-ons...). Luckily came around 3p on a Saturday afternoon and while there were some folks already seated, we didn't have a line to wait in or people behind us pushing us through.
Ordered the lentil patty with cheddar on the whole wheat bun with coleslaw as an add-on. That coleslaw was the best decision I've made in a long time. Asked for a side of wasabi-mayo... another great decision. Dunked my burger in the wasabi-mayo along with some fries and it honestly couldn't have been any better.
My sister-in-law had the wasabi-mayo put directly on her burger and said there was too much, so think about asking for a side instead.
Also tried the potato salad, which was good but could be skipped.
For the burger, large fries and a drink you're looking at $17. Which is kind of crazy... but if you're looking to indulge yourself, go for it! Can't wait to take my husband here and try something else! -
12/13/2014
1 check-inListed in Good BurgersSmall space. Huge burgers. When ordering you choose every aspect of how the burger is prepared - choose the type of meat (house blend, grassfed, etc), seasoning (multiple flavors and and levels of heat), bun, cheese, toppings, and extras (cost additional $).
I met a friend here and ordered the grassfed (cooked medium), chicago seasoning, cheddar, split top, lettuce, tomato, mustard, mayo, pickle, onion. Side of fries and a root beer.
The burger was cooked perfectly and extremely flavorful. The grassfed was lean, not too greasy. I enjoyed the fries as they are fried with partial skins. Add the root beer and I was content.
Small, cozy space. Fast and friendly service. I'll be back. Total was around $18 and change, but the burger was damn good!-
Grassfed on split top, side of fries and root beer.Grassfed on split top, side of fries and root beer.
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6/27/2015
I was not impressed with this place at all. I had the grass fed burger that was suppose to be cooked medium. What I got was medium-rare to rare. The outside of the burger was charred and the middle looked and felt like steak tartare. Luckily, I like my steaks medium-rare and I do eat steak tartare, so I was okay with eating my burger that way. But for the price point of this place, I was surprised to see how off they were on the doneness of the patty. The bacon strips on my burger were also bad cuts. It was almost entirely all fat, so I just removed most of it. I finished the meal off with a beignet and, unfortunately, the dough was thick and chewy. Sad face. The fries were good and that's about it. I feel very ripped off.
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- Andy H.
- Chicago, IL
- 5 friends
- 13 reviews
6/18/2015
I decided that it was time to give B&B a try a few months ago, and have been back almost 20 times! This place is off the hook amazing. MInd you, it is expensive by the time you start adding premium toppings and sides, but the bacon is a must! BUT, you must ask for the bacon to be crispy, or it will be rubber.
The pros:
I have had the Chicago seasoning, as well as the Onion soup seasoning and both are wonderful.
coleslaw: best I have ever had!
potato salad: Very good, I think adding chopped egg would advance it further.
great flavour in just about everything.
The cons:
expensive.
It gets really crowded really fast, so go on off hours.
the fries ALWAYS come out like several minutes after the burger arrives, I like fries WITH the burger - I mean who doesn't?
B&B - I LUV YOU!-
I call this custom creation '' the nuclear warhead'' because the flavour is indeed that powerful! Its a game changer!I call this custom creation '' the nuclear warhead'' because the flavour is indeed that powerful! Its a game changer!
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- chris b.
- Mission Viejo, CA
- 12 friends
- 20 reviews
7/17/2015
1 check-inI may have just eaten the best burger of my entire life. Simply perfect! You know when you see photos of a Big Mac and it looks absolutely perfect because it was photographed professionally but then you actually order one and it looks (and tastes) like roadkill? Well this place delivers perfect looking burgers that taste amazing. You can tell that pride went into making it and I can't recommend this place highly enough. So good!
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I may have just eaten the best burger of my entire life. Simply perfect!I may have just eaten the best burger of my entire life. Simply perfect!
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- Elizabeth H.
- Romeoville, IL
- 7 friends
- 11 reviews
7/21/2015
1 check-inAMAZING!!! Perhaps one of the best burgers in the city. This place is a true hidden gem. The only drawback is it is small so you may have to wait for a seat if you come during prime time.
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- Majid M.
- Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL
- 20 friends
- 32 reviews
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6/14/2015 Updated review
It's been a few years so wanted to provide an update. The burgers here are fantastic. I love how they are simple and aren't on a gigantic pretzel bun like every other place in Chicago does it. The quality of the meat is really good, and their presentation here is perfection. I love coming here to get a medium All American- it's perfect and this paired with the fries and a bottle of Coke make the perfect hangover lunch.
Another fabulous experience here! This time had the turkey burger. YUM!7/9/2012 Previous review
We had a great experience at Butcher & The Burger over the weekend. The guy who took our order was… We had a great experience at Butcher & The Burger over the weekend. The guy who took our order was so polite and helpful. The food was amazing! I had the vegan burger All American style, and my husband had the Surf Special, a shrimp burger with wasabi mayo, avocado, and tomato. We also split and order of fries and one of their giant pickles. We will definitely be back!!! Read more6/17/2012 Previous review
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- Christina L.
- Lincolnshire, IL
- 100 friends
- 107 reviews
- Elite ’15
3/20/2015
1 check-inWow! If you're a burger fanatic like me then you must try this place. What I absolutely love is they place a heavy emphasis on the freshness of their meat and its easy to tell you are getting quality meat by the taste of their burgers. The burgers are not super over the top like Kumas, but the taste is just incredible. I also tried the fries and can say, hands down, they were perfect. Not overly greasy and very fresh and crispy. I would come by any day because this was one of the best burgers I ever had. I have to say, the only downside is that the restaurant is quite small, so when it gets crowded it becomes quite hectic and service gets slow, but honestly I'm not surprised this place gets crowded. It's too good to resist!
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- Brittany V.
- Chicago, IL
- 3 friends
- 22 reviews
6/30/2015
My fellow vegetarians - this is the way a veggie burger should taste. Totally customizable flavor wise. Seared and crisp on the outside and still not dried out on the inside! Honestly I think this may have been the best veggie burger I've had. The patty itself is vegan which is amazing and just like the rest of their burgers it is build your own from top to bottom. I mixed the umami and Cajun spices and it was very yum.
Be warned, they do use lard in their fries but you CAN get them fried in plain vegetable oil if you ask.
Keep it up B&B and you'll be seeing lots of me! -
- Fred W.
- Chicago, IL
- 3 friends
- 20 reviews
6/11/2015
1 check-inFirst time going was a great experience will be back to try some other burgers had regular beef burger an fries was a little over cook but it was still good an byob is always a plus
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Had beef chessburger an fries it's good just a little over cooked.But byob is always a plusHad beef chessburger an fries it's good just a little over cooked.But byob is always a plus
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- Brittany G.
- Toledo, OH
- 0 friends
- 7 reviews
7/11/2015
1 check-inWe saw this on food network and came all the way from Ohio to give this place a try and it was well worth it! We built our own burger and it was just everything we imagined!!!
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Grass fed burger with fried egg, bacon and other condiments on split bun. Yum!Grass fed burger with fried egg, bacon and other condiments on split bun. Yum!
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2/18/2015
2 check-insAdjectives: flavor customization, New Orleans-influenced, overcooked
Dish: Beef Blend w/ Cameron Parish Cajun Blend,Split Top Butter Egg, Goat Cheese
This place is good if you really want to customize the taste of your burger, but it should not make a top 10 list of best burger places in the city. They have a very short list of burgers, but offer a full menu of spices and toppings to customize your burger. My personal preference is for them to suggest interesting flavor combinations (like Kuma or Umani Burger joints). My Turkey burger was overcooked and came out dry, so I would have rather gotten the beef burger and done some extra jumping jacks.
They also have Cafe Du Monde chicory coffee and beignets. They are a tasty brunch snack, but the beignets don't have the light and freshly made quality that the beignets at the actual Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans does (high standards!). -
- Hanni S.
- San Francisco, CA
- 14 friends
- 8 reviews
4/19/2015
Came for lunch with friends. Great food! Loved our burgers. The truffle mayo is heaven sent.
Mark is a gem-- works magic on the grill! -
- Vincent C.
- Evanston, IL
- 22 friends
- 130 reviews
- Elite ’15
5/13/2015
Listed in Chicago!It doesn't matter how good the burger tastes if I order it medium and it comes out well-done. That's just weak sauce amateur hour nonsense that I would not expect from a so-called burger specialist. And since I'm nitpicking, the "simple" seasoned burger didn't taste that good because it was over-salted. So really my burger wasn't all that great. The fries, however, now that's a different story.
5/13/2015 Please see private response. We are human and sometimes we don't cook a burger perfectly, but we… Please see private response. We are human and sometimes we don't cook a burger perfectly, but we are always happy to re-fire a burger when we do mess up. If you don't tell us...but Yelp about it later, we don't know that we have erred, so you leave upset and we don't have a clue. We would always prefer to make things right on the spot than to try to make up for it later. Very sorry. Read more -
- Michael V.
- Chicago, IL
- 1 friend
- 76 reviews
5/13/2015
This place is awesome!! You order your burger (and other stuff) at the counter and you get to pick your meat, your spice, your bun, your condiments and other toppings. I got the house beef blend with Cajun seasoning on a pretzel bun along with lettuce, tomato, American cheese, Sriracha mayo and avocado. Also shared an order of fries with my girlfriend. Burger was delicious! Fries were delicious! I really want to come back and try more combinations! They have some preselected options if you're worried about picking everything yourself. The spices aren't too strong in the meat so don't worry about that so much.
The guys working were also super friendly and struck up a nice conversation when they came around to see how you were doing. Great place, highly recommend it! -
7/10/2014
1 check-inGotta love BYOB and BYOB (build your own burger). My last trip to Butcher and the Burger was with a friend on 4th of July because burgers and America. We came armed with our Stiegl radlers (ok not American) and had a great time. I had the surf special, which is a shrimp burger with avocado, other fixins, and some awesome glaze sauce and she had the good old American burger. Both were really awesome. I also loved the purple potato salad (on special). We ended the meal with some beignets - whoa. Keep in mind they are giant compared to other beignets so you only need one or two per person. They are delicious, though.
Other trips here I've had the salmon burger and the bison burger, which were also amazing. I love being able to pick your own meat seasoning, bun, and toppings so the possibilities here are endless. The folks working in there are also super friendly and helpful. Only reason I don't give them 5 stars is it's a little small so the seating situation isn't great, especially when people don't just eat and leave. And it is crowded a good amount of the time since it's so excellent. But I'm already imagining new burger combos for my next trip here!-
Surf special burger on a wheat bun, purple potato salad, and my BYOB RadlerSurf special burger on a wheat bun, purple potato salad, and my BYOB Radler
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- Stephanie B.
- Chicago, IL
- 29 friends
- 22 reviews
3/29/2015
1 check-inI was determined to find a place that offers a decently priced butcher class in Chicago for my boyfriend's birthday gift. I searched high and low for several months (seriously, none of the butcher shops offer them) and landed on Butcher & The Burger (The Butcher & Larder offers classes sporadically...but at a REALLY HIGH price).
After attending the class at B&B, I can't say enough good things! There were 6 of us total that took the class--it was very casual and laid back, and Chef Allen taught us so much! We broke down half a hog (she was 79 lbs and freshly slaughtered the day prior, arriving from a farm in mid-state Illinois), learning all about the various cuts of the animal and helpful hints for butchering and cooking at home. While the class wasn't 100% hands on, Chef was open to anyone giving something a try if they wanted to.
You are definitely up close and personal with the hog, so this class is not for the squeamish or faint of heart. The class lasted about 2 and a half hours and is held in the basement of Butcher & The Burger (bonus, it is BYOB!). Chef Allen will also sell you any of the pork cuts at a really great price.
The class includes a burger post-butchering with their delicious fries and truffle dipping sauce. The burgers were outstanding--so juicy and tender, cooked to perfection. Their menu is a little overwhelming with so many toppings to choose, so it's good to go in with an idea of what you'd like to order. The restaurant is also pretty small, but we were there late on a Wednesday night so we had no problems finding a seat (although I can imagine it gets pretty packed around dinner). There is also an a la card to this restaurant that I have yet to use, so I will definitely be back soon!-
Chef Allen teaching us about the loin and back ribsChef Allen teaching us about the loin and back ribs -
Chef Allen mid-butchering during their Hog Butchering ClassChef Allen mid-butchering during their Hog Butchering Class
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- Romana Y.
- Chicago, IL
- 59 friends
- 178 reviews
5/16/2015
Great burgers and fries!
Outdoor seating available; cordial service;
You select your choice of meat, toppings, bread, spices, cheeses, drinks, and it is sent out to your table.
Bison burger, backyard bbq spices, fried egg, lettuce/tomatoes/onions cooked med-rare: incredibly good, and perfectly portioned.
All American beef burger, bbq spices, avocado, cheese, tomato, fried egg, onions, ketchup: perfectly hit the spot!
Large order of fries (good for 3, but 2 could finish the job): too good and addictive!
2 burgers with water will run you $40 exact. A bit much, but was worth the splurge, nonetheless. -
1/14/2015
Breakfast
Split two of the breakfast sandwiches ($6.95 each) with a girlfriend. The croissants were perfect, the smoked salmon was pretty good but the sausage on the Homemade Pork Sausage sandwich was so salty and over spiced, I could not even eat it. The last time I didn't clean my plate was 1983.
Service was not overly friendly or helpful, so other than the cute decor I'm not sure I see a redeeming quality in Butcher & The Burger. -
- Raquel G.
- Chicago, IL
- 35 friends
- 9 reviews
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- Karolina T.
- Chicago, IL
- 48 friends
- 150 reviews
- Elite ’15
4/27/2015
1 check-inThis place is located super close to my boyfriends work and we decided to check it out because everyone was raving about it. It's a small but cute corner spot that serves great burgers. You can really tell that they use high quality and local ingredients. The staff was really friendly but also passionate about their food. Although I am not a biggest fan of burgers in general, next time I am craving one, this will definitely be the spot to go.
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- M M.
- Chicago, IL
- 4 friends
- 107 reviews
3/12/2015
2 check-insI should've taken a photo before i monstrously ate that whole burger.
Review based on what I ate and service for to-go.
Burger: Houseblend, med/well, cheddar, bacon, fried egg, grilled onions and Chicago spice. -- The egg made it messy (obvi), but burger was delish!!!!! The charred taste on that burger... Mmmmm.... 5 stars.
Fries: eh, eat it while it's super fresh!! 3.5 stars
Server was awesome and gave a precise recommendation. There was an older man there, Caucasian, casually walking around and talking gossip to employees. I can only guess he's the manager/owner. He made things awkward, just walking around and staring, without any type of welcoming gesture or exchange of words as we/customers pass by him.
Came around 1:30p and place was packed, but of course place is also super tiny, so to-go is the way to go.
I recommend this place. -
- Aaron M.
- Dallas, TX
- 26 friends
- 9 reviews
4/13/2015
Everything was great, the decor, the staff and most importantly the food. Had the grass fed beef with cheddar, Sriracha mayo and pork belly...only bad thing was that I didn't order a double. I will most assuredly trek back to Lincoln Park for the burgers here and might just splurge on one of their vintage coolers next time.
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Grass-fed beef, Pork belly, Sriracha mayo and CheddarGrass-fed beef, Pork belly, Sriracha mayo and Cheddar
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| Tue | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm | |
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| Thu | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm | Open now |
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| Sat | 10:00 am - 10:00 pm | |
| Sun | 10:00 am - 9:00 pm |
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- Takes Reservations
- No
- Delivery
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- Take-out
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Yes
- Good For
- Lunch
- Parking
- Street
- Bike Parking
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible
- No
- Good for Kids
- Yes
- Good for Groups
- No
- Attire
- Casual
- Ambience
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Average
- Alcohol
- No
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Free
- Has TV
- No
- Dogs Allowed
- No
- Waiter Service
- No
- Drive-Thru
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- Caters
- Yes
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Burgers: veggie, fish, beef, pork, exotic game and more! Home made frozen custard.
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